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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has launched Hinkler’s Biggest Survey. Following the success of a Small Business Survey in May, Mr Batt is urging everyone in his electorate to now have a say. “It’s a privilege to...
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More than 5,000 TAFE placements across the North Coast at risk because of Albanese Labor government’s planned cuts. Canberra’s new Fee-Free funding proposal would leave Queensland $208 million worse off. Nearly half of Queensland’s Fee-Free placements have been undertaken by...
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Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan and Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt have met with business leaders in Bundaberg, amid rising concerns over Labor’s broken promises Budget and more taxes on local businesses. Mr Batt said businesses are deeply...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the Albanese Labor Government to reverse the decision to slash disaster recovery funding to Queensland. Under the current Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Commonwealth may fund up to 75...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has held meetings with local canegrowers and millers as he urges the sector to complete the Federal Government’s Sugar Code of Conduct review survey. Mr Batt said the Sugar Code was introduced...
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The Coalition will introduce legislation to restore human decision-making in the aged care assessment process to fix a glaring failure in Labor’s aged care reforms. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has told Parliament that elderly Hinkler residents...
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While it’s deeply concerning that the Fraser Coast Hospice is entering administration, I am extremely heartened to see the immense community support fighting for its future. I have heard many stories from local families who have directly benefited from the...
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Key Points: Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry survey can be accessed here: Sugar Code of Conduct Review Survey The Federal Government review is examining whether the Sugar Code should...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP live on air with Blandy on Triple M Fraser Coast – May 25 Main topics: Canberra weather check Pushing to reverse Veterans cap on care You don’t fix Labor’s taxes with carve outs....
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is urging the Labor Government to reconsider the cut to the private health insurance rebate for Australian’s aged over 65. Mr Batt and his Coalition colleagues will return to Parliament on Monday...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the Labor Government to immediately reverse the decision to impose a $5,000 annual cap on allied health services for Veterans. Mr Batt is hosting mobile office events across the...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has welcomed the Coalition’s plan to back small businesses to invest with a permanent $50,000 instant asset write off. Announced in last week’s Budget in Reply, the Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has welcomed the Coalition’s plan to restore living standards, reward hard work and protect Australia’s way of life. In Thursday night’s Budget in Reply, the Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Angus Taylor,...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP will resume his ‘Straight off the Batt’ mobile office tour next week. Following Budget Week in Canberra and one year since being elected to Federal Parliament, the Hinkler MP is keen to...
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After five Labor Budgets, Australians are paying more, working harder, and going backwards. Labor’s Budget of broken promises and cuts has obliterated a fair go for Hinkler. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said the Prime Minister’s lies...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is taking the pulse of local small businesses. Mr Batt today launched a short survey to better understand exactly what challenges businesses are facing. “From rising electricity and fuel costs to higher...
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The Coalition has announced the appointment of Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien as Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said men and boys were facing real challenges in all aspects of life,...
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The Coalition will more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least 1 billion litres of new storage through an $800 million Australian Fuel Security Facility, building long-term resilience against future supply shocks in Hinkler....